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//Karen Truong - Second Period//

=**A Look Behind the Headlines on China's Coal Trends by Andrew C. Revkin** (click here) =

In late 2014, China claimed that they will peak its CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve 20 percent of its primary energy from non-fossil energy sources. China have twice of what United States have, proving that they have a possibility to reach their goal. However, they will have to work hard to achieve it. They have trouble finding a process to achieve their goals without messing up. The climate also influenced it, changing the emissions which means that coals are now difficult to achieve with those complications. China tries to find ways to achieve coals without going through fossil fuels because it can negatively influence the environment but with the non-fossil power sources, it requires more time and commitment.

I chose this article because it was something that related to China and I always knew that China is a big manufacturer and a successful country. Besides that, it is Chinese New Years and the article is about China. How ironic. My initial reaction was that the article was boring and that China is always trying to find new things to accomplish. However, I learned that China experiences problems, just like everyone else. I believe that China will find a way to reach their goals but it would probably take a long time.